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Dave Osborn is a retired technology chief executive officer turned author, whose passion for writing and love for dogs have coalesced into The Adventures of Piper series of three books. Book 1, Piper's Journey Home, is Piper’s heartfelt account of her rescue and adoption, and Book 2, Piper Learns to Serve, Piper tells of her training and transformation into a therapy dog. In the soon-to-be-released Book 3, Piper on the Job, Piper will recount her therapy visits to schools and healthcare facilities. Drawing on his diverse business and technology background, Dave brings a unique perspective to his storytelling, blending educational content with heartwarming narratives.
Dave aims to inspire a new generation of responsible pet owners through his writing and promote the invaluable work of animal rescue organizations and therapy animal programs nationwide. A proud Texas board member of the American Dog Society, Dave is committed to promoting responsible pet ownership and the transformative power of rescue dog adoption. His Piper series books entertain young readers and educate them about the challenges and rewards of caring for rescued animals.
Dave is also the author of Taking Charge!, a business leadership book drawing on his 52½ years in telecommunications and his tenure as CEO of a leading broadband company in South Texas.
His first fiction novel, Signals of Deception, was just published in May 2025. It is a geopolitical thriller introducing Scott Douglass, a CIA Special Agent who will appear in subsequent novels.
Reviewed by Ann Linus for Readers' Favorite
Piper is a black Formosan Mountain Dog with piercing black-brown eyes and a permanent smile, but Piper’s beginning wasn’t as pleasant as her looks. Piper was a stray dog who ate whatever was available and slept wherever she could find. One rainy day, a muddy and cold Piper huddled with her mother and siblings, thinking of her gnawing hunger. Then she saw a lady outside a nearby house and approached her with the hope of getting something to eat, but Piper’s legs were too slow. Just before the lady stepped into her house, Piper let out a weak bark, and the lady turned and saw Piper. The lady had compassion for Piper, petted her, and took her into the house, where she dried Piper off and gave her food, but Piper threw it all up in a matter of minutes. The kind lady cleaned up Piper’s mess, then set out to find her a new home with Dave Osborn, the author of Piper’s Journey Home.
Piper’s Journey Home is a heartfelt story with insight into training rescue dogs. The prologue enlightened me to the reality that a percentage of rescue dogs are returned to the shelter within months of adoption because the new dog parents are not prepared to take on the responsibility of raising a rescue puppy or adult dog. Piper's experience taught me that training a rescue dog requires time, patience, money, an extra dose of love, and even therapy. The story was narrated from Piper’s perspective, which made it more personal. I loved the beautiful pictures that showed Piper’s experiences. My favorite was the one of her sleeping with her hind legs crossed. I enjoyed following Piper's journey, and I learned a few things from it. I recommend Piper’s Journey Home by Dave Osborn, especially to anyone who likes to rescue animals.
